STILLWATERS FOR A NET OF ROACH
GAWSWORTH FISHERIES, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE
The Wall Pool is a scenic water where a good net of roach is on the cards. The waggler can be worth a chuck on here, loosefeeding regularly. Contact: 01260 223442 Postcode: SK11 9RQ
MESSINGHAM SANDS, SCUNTHORPE, N LINCS
You’ll find loads of roach in the day-ticket lakes. Pole fishing is a great tactic, and it’s possible to catch up in the water.
Contact: 01724 763647 Postcode: DN17 3PN
BRADSHAW HALL, BOLTON, LANCS
Lake 4 is the place to go for a net of roach. Casters are a great bait that will often single out the better-quality specimens. Contact: 01204 307197 Postcode: BL2 4JW
COBBLEACRE LAKES, HEVINGHAM, NORFOLK
There are loads of roach to catch at Cobbleacre Lakes. Fishing the short pole and feeding regularly is a great way to go.
Contact: 01603 754305 Postcode: NR10 5NL
MAKINS FISHERY, COVENTRY, WEST MIDS
On Phase 1 there is good roach fishing on offer, and you’ve got the chance of a few quality fish. Feeding groundbait on the long pole can be a reliable way to catch.
Contact: 07923 222511 Postcode: CV11 6QJ
WOLD FARM FISHERIES, WELLINGBOROUGH, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Staggering roach fishing can be enjoyed on Moat, Island and Oaks Lakes. Hemp and tares can be a great way to single them out from the other species. Contact: 07974 000230 Postcode: NN29 7XA
SION FARM FISHERY, KIDDERMINSTER, WORCS
Island Lake offers fantastic fishing, with roach over 2lb. Both the long and short pole will produce, as will the waggler. Contact: 01562 730386/ 07715 003152
Postcode: DY10 4PF
TANYARD FISHERIES, UCKFIELD, EAST SUSSEX
The Carp-Free Lake is ideal for silvers, where you’ll catch quality fish on a range of tactics. Regular feeding is crucial to success. Contact: 07833 532842 Postcode: TN22 3RL
UPPER TAMAR LAKE, BUDE, CORNWALL
One of the UK’s best silvers waters, Tamar is well worth a visit. Whip and pole tactics can score, as will the feeder. Contact: 01566 771930 Postcode: EX23 9SB
VIADUCT FISHERY, SOMERTON, SOMERSET
You’ll find some belting roach here. The waggler is well worth a go, feeding casters and fishing these or maggots on the hook. Contact: 01458 274022 Postcode: TA11 6LJ